djbowen1
07-20-03, 03:59 PM
Is there any good reason that my brake levers are where they are, i noticed riders in the tdf with them much higher, Is there a uniform place that they go?
General Cycling Discussion - Brake Lever/Shifter placement
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Dutchy
07-20-03, 11:14 PM
Position the hoods wherever you find them to be the most comfortable. There is no right or wrong just do what works for you. I would guess that the Tour riders may have them a bit higher than normal for comfort. The higher the hoods the less pressure on the lower back and neck. This means they can sit up and feel more comfortable for those long 5+hour stages with the hoods slightly higher than normal. If they want to go fast they just get on the drops.
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roadfix
07-20-03, 11:30 PM
There's a compromise........generally, the higher you go, the longer the brake reach when you're down in the drops... but that also depends on the style of the bar. Campy Ergos are really bad when it comes to this. STI brake levers are very accessible no matter where you mount them.
MichaelW
07-21-03, 02:47 AM
You can also position the levers in rotation around the bar. I cant mine inwards a slight amount, which is much more comfortable for my wrists.
cyclingshane73
07-21-03, 04:00 AM
Originally posted by MichaelW
You can also position the levers in rotation around the bar. I cant mine inwards a slight amount, which is much more comfortable for my wrists.
I never thought of that one. Right now I have mine just tilted up higher and noticed a big difference in comfort. I'll try canting them inward and see if I can get a bit more.
In the roadie forum, I posted up that I just got my very first road bike. The agressive riding position is going to take some getting used to. I can use all the help I can get. :D
You can also position the levers in rotation around the bar. I cant mine inwards a slight amount, which is much more comfortable for my wrists.
I never thought of that one. Right now I have mine just tilted up higher and noticed a big difference in comfort. I'll try canting them inward and see if I can get a bit more.
In the roadie forum, I posted up that I just got my very first road bike. The agressive riding position is going to take some getting used to. I can use all the help I can get. :D
MichaelW
07-21-03, 04:38 AM
It is not neccessary to ride a road bike in an agressive or highly aerodynamic position. If you are a racer, then you would probably want to ride that way, and if you spent your teenage years on a road bike, you would naturally grow into that position, but for people coming to road biking, it is possible to ride a lightweight road bike in a more relaxed touring style.